Privacy Policy

Website: www.mclwebsolutions.com

Type of Website: Service-based business website

Effective Date: 26th May, 2025

www.mclwebsolutions.com (the "Site") is owned and operated by Brendan Mclelland. Brendan Mclelland is the data controller and can be contacted at:

Email: admin@mclwebsolutions.com
Phone: (02) 199-6820
Address: 47 Orion Drive, Welcome Bay

Purpose

This Privacy Policy is intended to inform users of our Site of the following:

The personal data we will collect
Use of collected data
Who has access to the data collected
The rights of Site users
The Site's cookie policy

This Privacy Policy applies in addition to the terms and conditions of our Site.

GDPR Compliance

For users in the EU and UK, we adhere to the GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. We have not appointed a Data Protection Officer as we are not legally required to under Article 37 of the GDPR.

Consent

By using our Site, users agree to the conditions set out in this Privacy Policy.

Legal Basis for Processing

We collect and process personal data only when we have a legal basis under Article 6 of the GDPR. Our basis is legitimate interest: allowing us to contact users for queries, quotes, or consultations.

Personal Data We Collect

We collect only data necessary to provide our services:

First and last name
Email address
Phone number

Collected via: filling out our contact form.

How We Use Personal Data

We use the data for:

Communication

Who We Share Personal Data With

Employees

Only those who reasonably need access to user data.

Third Parties

We may share limited user data with:

Cloudflare: for performance optimization

Purpose: to enhance site experience and functionality. No data beyond what is necessary is shared.

Other Disclosures

We may disclose user data:

If required by law
For legal proceedings
To protect our legal rights
In the event of a sale of the business

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as needed for its purpose. Users will be notified if it is kept longer.

Data Protection

Data is encrypted, hosted securely via Hostinger, and protected with Cloudflare. Access is restricted to key staff. While we take precautions, the internet is inherently insecure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Under the GDPR, users have rights to:

Be informed
Access their data
Rectify errors
Delete their data
Restrict processing
Port their data
Object to data usage

Children

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16. If such data is discovered, it will be deleted. Parents may contact us for deletion requests.

How to Access or Modify Your Data

To access, modify, or delete your personal data, contact:

Brendan Mclelland
admin@mclellandcontractinglimited.co.nz
(02) 199-6820
47 Orion Drive, Welcome Bay, Tauranga 3112

Cookie Policy

Cookies are used to improve user experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

We use:

Functional cookies: Save user preferences
Analytical cookies: Understand how visitors use our site
Third-party cookies: Temporarily store content to enhance performance

Modifications

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal or operational changes. The "Effective Date" will be updated accordingly. We encourage users to review this policy periodically.

Complaints

If you have complaints about our data handling, please contact us. If unresolved, you may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of New Zealand.

Contact Information

Brendan Mclelland
admin@mclellandcontractinglimited.co.nz
(02) 199-6820
47 Orion Drive, Welcome Bay, Tauranga 3112